Knitting, coffee, and Cardinals

What a game!!!
GO CARDS!!!!

Mollie Makes=Amy Makes

I am in love with this magazine.
Have you seen it!
oh, it is so full of inspiring artists and color and FUN!
This issue came with a little surprise giveaway for you to instantly make a craft.
How fun is that!
As I sat and browsed thru it last night, I got to excited to wake up today and knit.I have started on my kitties blankie and it is so much fun.
I learned how to knit 9 years ago...then I quickly learned that I liked crocheting better.
But I love the look of knit stitch better. It is so clean and straight lined.
So I have chosen to get out my needles once again to work with this beautiful yarn.
My hands and fingers are NOT thanking me. I know why I like crochet better, not only is it faster but it does not give me claw hands. LOL
Nothing like knitting to show how old I am getting.
But I will keep on keepin' on cause I love the look so far of this little blankie.
Have a great Saturday everyone, and go pick up a copy of Mollie Makes, you will fall in love.

Oh Martha...You Got ME!!

Well I couldn't resist...
Running into my local craft shop for fiberfill I passed the new Martha Stewart yarn endcap.
I fell in love with all of it.
The colors and styles are so beautiful.
Pricey, but beautiful.
Unfortunately most is made with wool so I had to pass on the novelty ones.
But the small balls of hemp, cotton blend were too cute to pass on.
I did opt for a blue and creamy white in another brand. 50 grams at $5 I wanted a bit more for my money.
I can't wait to sit and knit little blankies for the kitties this weekend with it all :)
The bright red and green is so vintage Christmas. Maybe I will have the blankies finished for the kitties to open on Christmas, lol
What are you up to this weekend. Reading a book, knitting project on the couch with a classic movie, or just hanging with family? Whatever it is, I hope you have a great weekend. :)

Pretty Pumpkins

Oh the prettiest pumpkins in the land.Stacey, from A Sort of Fairytale, had shown these at her booth from Na-da Farm last week.
I instantly fell in love and contacted her to see if they sold and if so could she make more.
She was so sweet to reply quickly and offer to remake the ones that sold.
These are so bright and cheery and belong in my studio. They have found a home on my swing for now and I am sure they will move around in here quite a bit but always stay out all year long.
So full and plump and very well made. Here is the link to her shop and blog.
If you love a little color and vintage style done with a down home feel, you have to check her out
Thank you so much Stacey!!
I adore these little cuties :)

Vintage Baby Girl

Just a little altered vintage baby gown I made today :)
linking up with Kathleen for White Wednesday over at Faded Charm :)

Pop of Pillows

I have been going thru my fabric bin lately and I discovered this material I bought about 3 years ago. I never had the right use for it, nor did I want to disturb the beautiful pattern.
Now that I am adding more color to my home again, I saw it and knew I had to make new pillows for my studio swing.lightly stuffed for a more comfy style. Boy do they add a pop of color to the space.
I just love how they balance out the swing and match perfect to my Junker Jane Rabbit.
It has been fun this week going thru my bin of old colorful fabrics....the surprises that I am making for holiday gifts this year are already being loved by some of the furry friends in the house. ;)
I had to do a test run to see if I was on the right track and I can say with a smile, my kitties are loving what I am making.
Hoping this week allows for more time to sit and sew. I just can't seem to get enough of it right now.
Its funny how we go up and down with our crafting loves, one week it is all glue guns and findings to yarn and crocheting and now on to sewing and quilting fabrics.
I guess this is why my studio stays packed with items....I just never know what I will be in the mood to create with.

Cozy Morning

I am awake way too early....
Curling up with my new blankie and the kitties this morning.